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The ancient Greeks believed their gods lived on Mount Olympus and included Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Hephaestus. Zeus was the all-powerful king of the gods who used lightning bolts. Poseidon was god of the sea who could unleash storms and sailors prayed to him for safe voyages. Hades ruled the underworld where the dead lived as ghosts.
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The document provides information about some major gods and goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. It discusses Zeus, the king of the gods who ruled Mount Olympus and had the power to conjure thunderbolts. It also mentions Hades, god of the underworld, Athena the goddess of wisdom and war, Apollo the god of the sun and music, and Poseidon the god of the seas who was known for holding grudges.
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Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Essay
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Mt....show more content...Together the Gods went to war against Cronus and the Titans for ten years, and Cronus was defeated. Having beaten the old gods, Zeus made himself supreme god of the Olympians and most powerful god. The brothers drew straws for domains of the Universe and therefore were divided into three parts. Poseidon became the god of the sea, Zeus became the king of gods, the sky, and heaven and earth and Hades became the god of the underworld.
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- 2. The ancient Greeks worshipped Gods who they believed lived on Mt. Olympus, they are: • • • • • • • Zeus Poseidon Hades Athena Aphrodite Apollo Hephaestus
- 3. ZEUS Roman Name: Jupiter All powerful king of the gods. Used a lightning bolt to strike down wrongdoers.
- 4. POSEIDON Roman Name: Neptune Zeus’ brother and god of the sea. He could unleash storms. Sailors prayed to him for a safe voyage.
- 5. HADES Roman Name: Pluto Zeus’ brother, god of the underworld , where the dead lived as ghostly shadows.
- 6. ATHENA Roman Name: Minerva Zeus’ daughter, goddess of wisdom. Scholars, soldiers and craftsmen pray to her for sharp wits.
- 7. APHRODITE Roman Name: Venus Goddess of beauty and love. She could make people fall in love.
- 8. APOLLO Roman Name: None Zeus’ son and god of the sun. He is handsome, cool-headed and fierce in battle.
- 9. HEPHAESTUS Roman Name: Vulcan Son of Zeus, god of craftsmen and blacksmiths. Ugly and lame. Works magic with hammer and anvil.
- 10. THE END! With magic & love, Winona